unpotable
|un/po/ta/ble|
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/ʌnˈpoʊtəbl̩/
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/ʌnˈpəʊtəbl̩/
Not drinkable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unpotable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'potable' which comes from Latin 'potabilis', meaning 'fit to drink'.
Historical Evolution
'potabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'potable', and eventually became the modern English word 'potable'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unpotable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'potable' meant 'fit to drink', and 'unpotable' has consistently meant 'not fit to drink'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable for drinking.
The water from the river is unpotable due to contamination.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42